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Rapid TN

Sterling Farmer Dam (!)

American Whitewater 35.8220, -86.4174

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 300.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Description

As you arrive at Hwy.99 (New Salem Road), you encounter Sterling Farmer Dam. CAUTION! This is likely to be a low-head dam with keeper hydraulic at many flows. Do not be deceived and tempted by this short drop without full consideration of the possible hydraulic. It appears there may be a short, constricted, bypass channel around the right side.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.1 mi
Directions
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Barfield Crescent Road to Nice Mill Dam
Stones, W.Fk.
II(III) 17.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater